Lakin, Kansas Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Lakin?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Lakin is 2,166. Lakin, Kansas is the 7,315th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Lakin?

The peak population of Lakin was in 2000, when its population was 2,311. In 2000, Lakin was the 6,803rd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 7,315th largest city in the US. Lakin is currently 6.3% smaller than it was in 2000.

How quickly is Lakin shrinking?

Lakin has shrunk 6.2% since the year 2000. Lakin, Kansas's growth is below average. 75% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Lakin, Kansas?

The total voting age population of Lakin, Kansas, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 1,236. The voting age population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 13.5% of the residents of Lakin are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Lakin, Kansas?

The racial demographics of Lakin are 92.7% White, 5.7% Black, 1.5% Two or more races and 0.2% Other. Additionally, 39.4% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas residents are below the poverty line?

In Lakin, 20.3% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 36.3%. On a per-household basis, 11.7% of families are below the poverty line in Lakin.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 58.0% of Lakin residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Lakin, Kansas residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 75.4% of Lakin residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 10.8% have a bachelor's degree and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Lakin residents aged 5 and older, 21.6% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 21.6% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Lakin, Kansas?

The unemployment rate in Lakin is 1.5%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas residents work for the government?

In Lakin, 18.1% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Lakin, Kansas?

The median household income in Lakin is $43,919.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Lakin, Kansas?

In Lakin, 71.6% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Lakin, Kansas?

Renters occupy 28.4% of housing units in Lakin.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Lakin, 15.8% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Lakin, Kansas housing units were built after 2000?

In Lakin, 8.4% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Lakin, Kansas?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Lakin is $624.

What percentage of households in Lakin, Kansas have broadband internet?

In Lakin, 67.5% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Lakin Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	2,166	7,315
2020	2,209	7,237
2019	2,141	7,346
2018	2,195	7,246
2017	2,205	7,225
2016	2,176	7,255
2015	2,202	7,202
2014	2,180	7,222
2013	2,185	7,212
2012	2,207	7,171
2011	2,205	7,172
2010	2,216	7,145
2000	2,311	6,803
1990	2,061	6,807